I am participating this contest, Contest! Map the Story on Steem Atlas #8. Thank you @miftahulrizky for organizing this beautiful contest.
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| Cover photo. Main entrance to the Millwright shop |
Location code
| Map | Location Code Of Millwright Shop, Saidpur Railway Workshop |
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| Steem-atlas | [//]:# (!steematlas 25.7931 lat 88.8876 long Millwright Shop, Saidpur Railway Workshop d3scr) |
| Google Map | QVVQ+53R, Saidpur, Bangladesh, link |
| Opening and closing hours | 7 a.m.-4.30 p.m. |
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| A view of the shop |
To take part in the contest, I’d like to share my visit to the Millwright Shop at the Saidpur Railway Workshop. When I visited, the shop was quiet, and I didn’t see any workers inside. Although it’s a small part of the workshop, it plays a very important role. This is where all the machines used throughout the railway factory are repaired and maintained.
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| Shaping Machine |
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| Specifications of the shaping machine |
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn’t witness any ongoing millwright work during my visit. I happened to stop by at a time when no activity was taking place, so I wasn’t able to capture the work process. Still, it was interesting to see the space where such technical and essential work is usually done.
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| Wheel cutting machine |
Even though the shop was silent, I saw many millwright machines inside. Some of them were installed before the independence of Bangladesh, making them over 50 years old. It was fascinating to see such old yet still valuable machinery preserved and possibly still in use today.
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| Lathe machine |
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| Specification of the center lathe machine |
The structure of these machines seemed quite unusual to me. Honestly, most of them looked strange at first. But that’s what makes them capable of handling such complex mechanical work for the railway workshop. I saw a few types of shaping machines and lathe machines inside the shop. These are mainly used for cutting wheels or making special tools used in some railway works.
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| Wheel lathe |
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| parts cutting lathe |
From the specifications displayed on the cards placed on the machines, I noticed that these machines were made in different countries, showing a variety of international origins. Interestingly, the origin of one of the machines was unknown. It seemed that the information couldn't be recorded by the authority, possibly because the machine is too old.
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| Natural environment around the millwright shop |
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| There were some abandoned wheels around the shop |
Near the entrance of the Millwright Shop, I also noticed a parking area, which is a great facility for workers or visitors coming to this section of the workshop. The natural environment surrounding the shop was also quite impressive. I noticed some unused train wheels lying nearby, and interestingly, they added a unique touch by blending the beauty of old machinery with the calmness of nature. The visit didn’t last long, but being able to explore the shop and see the machinery up close made it a worthwhile experience for me.
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